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David BoraksDuke Energy has proposed a new solar rebate program for homeowners and small businesses in North Carolina - something required as part of the state's new renewable energy law that took effect Jan. 1.Duke Energy Proposes Rebates To Spur Rooftop Solar http://wfae.org/post/duke-energy-proposes-rebates-spur-rooftop-solar
131617 as http://wfae.orgMon, 22 Jan 2018 22:10:31 +0000Duke Energy Proposes Rebates To Spur Rooftop Solar David BoraksState utility regulators ruled last week that a Durham nonprofit cannot install solar panels on a church, then charge for the electricity. It wasn’t a surprise - state law says only regulated utilities can do that. WFAE's Mark Rumsey talked to environmental reporter David Boraks about the case.Regulators Rule Out 3rd Party Electricity Saleshttp://wfae.org/post/regulators-rule-out-3rd-party-electricity-sales
93129 as http://wfae.orgTue, 19 Apr 2016 20:51:11 +0000Regulators Rule Out 3rd Party Electricity SalesBen BradfordNorth Carolina produces more solar energy than any state except California, but a new report ranks Charlotte near the bottom of major cities for solar installations.Report Illustrates NC's Unique Solar Energy Makeuphttp://wfae.org/post/report-illustrates-ncs-unique-solar-energy-makeup
76168 as http://wfae.orgFri, 10 Jul 2015 20:46:04 +0000Report Illustrates NC's Unique Solar Energy MakeupBen BradfordAbout forty protesters rallied outside Duke Energy’s headquarters, chanting “Up with solar, down with coal,” as shareholders left the annual meeting. The clash between environmental advocates and Duke Energy about solar energy and fossil fuels also extended inside the meeting, even the demonstrations.Solar Protesters Heard Outside, And Inside, Duke's Annual Meetinghttp://wfae.org/post/solar-protesters-heard-outside-and-inside-dukes-annual-meeting
72440 as http://wfae.orgFri, 08 May 2015 00:11:17 +0000Solar Protesters Heard Outside, And Inside, Duke's Annual MeetingBen BradfordNorth Carolina put more solar power online last year than any state other than California. But companies or homeowners wanting to put solar panels on their roofs face major restrictions. State lawmakers have introduced a bill to change that. It’s drawing opposition from Duke Energy, but also dividing solar advocates.Solar Industry, Advocates Divided Over Rooftop Solar Billhttp://wfae.org/post/solar-industry-advocates-divided-over-rooftop-solar-bill
70609 as http://wfae.orgTue, 07 Apr 2015 15:19:29 +0000Solar Industry, Advocates Divided Over Rooftop Solar BillBen BradfordDuke Energy has expanded its investment in solar energy, and will enter a new facet of the industry: solar panels on the roofs of businesses.New Purchase Puts Duke Energy In Rooftop Solar Businesshttp://wfae.org/post/new-purchase-puts-duke-energy-rooftop-solar-business
67264 as http://wfae.orgMon, 09 Feb 2015 23:43:06 +0000New Purchase Puts Duke Energy In Rooftop Solar BusinessBen BradfordElectric utilities and solar energy developers across the U.S. have clashed over how much the utilities should have to pay for the energy supplied to them by homeowners with solar panels. In South Carolina, the sides reached an agreement Friday and both are claiming a win.Power Companies Reach Rooftop Solar Agreement In SChttp://wfae.org/post/power-companies-reach-rooftop-solar-agreement-sc
63860 as http://wfae.orgFri, 12 Dec 2014 23:41:40 +0000Power Companies Reach Rooftop Solar Agreement In SCTasnim ShammaUNC Charlotte is getting money from the U.S. Department of Energy to update its engineering program in an effort to help modernize the power grid. The five-year project is in collaboration with three other universities.UNC Charlotte Will Update Engineering Courses With DOE Fundinghttp://wfae.org/post/unc-charlotte-will-update-engineering-courses-doe-funding
47451 as http://wfae.orgFri, 21 Mar 2014 20:56:20 +0000UNC Charlotte Will Update Engineering Courses With DOE FundingBen BradfordAmericans installed solar panels at their homes last year at a record pace, and backers of rooftop solar picture a not-too-distant future, where entire neighborhoods power themselves with the sun’s rays. For now, users and the industry rely on generous tax incentives and special agreements with electric utilities to reach affordability. Duke Energy wants to reduce how much it pays customers for the energy they produce. Rooftop solar advocates call it an attack on a burgeoning industry, while the utility says it is about cost.Rooftop Solar Boosters Worry Boom Will End If Duke Gets Its Wayhttp://wfae.org/post/rooftop-solar-boosters-worry-boom-will-end-if-duke-gets-its-way
44306 as http://wfae.orgTue, 04 Feb 2014 14:32:56 +0000Rooftop Solar Boosters Worry Boom Will End If Duke Gets Its Way